Captain
Richard Staines

Member since November 2017 Taupo, New Zealand
Background
Capt. Richard of White Striker Charters runs fishing trips on Lake Taupo. Richard is Taupo born and bred and has fished the lake all his life. With over 30 years of charter operating experience, Richard knows these waters intimately and will work to put you on fish. He will make sure that you have an enjoyable day out and a trip to remember. If you're looking for a professional and friendly service, he's the one to fish with.
Techniques
Boat fishing is the easiest way to catch our trout

Hey, I'm Captain Richard Staines

Taupo, New Zealand
Background
Capt. Richard of White Striker Charters runs fishing trips on Lake Taupo. Richard is Taupo born and bred and has fished the lake all his life. With over 30 years of charter operating experience, Richard knows these waters intimately and will work to put you on fish. He will make sure that you have an enjoyable day out and a trip to remember. If you're looking for a professional and friendly service, he's the one to fish with.
Techniques
Boat fishing is the easiest way to catch our trout
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White Striker Charters Troutcatcher

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(181 reviews)
Taupo
Trips from US $357

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 181 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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What a catch !
What a catch !
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Rebecca B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun for all ages

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on January 9, 2024
Had a wonderful few hours with Richard. Two kids and grandparents with us. Fab being on the lake, catching four trout (super...
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Peter I.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Good Times

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 7, 2024
Richard is a very personable man.ย  Good teacher and knows the lake well.ย  Between the three of us we caught eight rainbows...
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Amanda J.
Tauranga, New Zealand
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3 Hour Morning Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 26, 2022
We are a family of 4 with very little fishing experience. Captain Richard was informative, passionate about the area and all...
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Arne R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Foggy and fabulous.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 11, 2024
The fog did not worry us. The fish was biting so young and old had a great time. Fishing in lake Taupo, go for WHITE STRIKER....
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David G.
Porirua, New Zealand
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Morning trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 12, 2023
Fantastic fun outing with Richard. He is very funny with his simply clear instructions and cardboard illustration of the fishing...
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